Beauty & Fashion

30 Stylish Cutout Monokinis for Summer 2013

Cutaway Monokinis are no longer a swimwear trend – they seem to have made way into summer closets as beach fashion basics. Year after year, designers come up with creative one-piece swimsuits featuring the peek-a-boo cutaways in bolder and more creative ways than ever before. Before you start shopping for your own beach wardrobe, check out the 30 hottest cutaway monokinis for Summer 2013.

Show Off Your C’s

We start this list by the ultra-chic monokini by Chanel. Chanel lovers can flaunt the interlocked C’s creatively showing off a part of the belly. Even the gorgeous large bag does not take away the attention from it.

chanel see-through monokini Go Strappy Neon

Set the beach ablaze like Irina Shayk does here for Agua Bendita in a neon monokini with nothing but colored straps covering most part of the torso. Agua Bendita Strappy Monokini

Wear Your Heart on Your Torso

This daring ‘Ziggy Stardust’ monokini by Lolli Swimwear has heart shaped cutouts lining the side of the torso on a pastel tie-dye one-piece swimsuit with an almost backless back. Lolli Heart Cutout Monokini

Bandage Monokini

Herve Leger’s Bandage dresses have now transformed into the sexiest of all monokinis. They even feature a concealed zipper at the back to mimic the legendary dress style. Shop at SAKS Fifth Avenue.

Bandage Monokini


Tie-Dye

One of the hottest trends for 2013 is Tie-Dye. Another lovely one-piece featuring this print by Lucky Brand.

Tie-Dye Bandeau Monokini

The Crochet Trend

…continues in 2013! Dolores Cortes designed this fabulous monokini which is only saved from being called a bikini because of the crochet strands covering the torso.

Dolores Cortes Crochet Monokini

The Daydreamer Monokini by Beach Riot features gives the Crochet trend a twist by featuring it on the back.

Crochet Back Cutout Monokini

The Wild Side

Make a really wild statement with this printed piece blocked in Peacock and Leopard prints.

Peacock and Leopard Print Monokini

Eyelet

Go glamorous with this eyelet tiered cut-out monokini in sultry black and up the glam quotient on the beach. Shop at Bloomingdales.

PilyQ Glam Black Eyelet Cut Out One Piece Monokini Swimsuit

Gold

Gold as in Real Gold Threads! Yes, Agua de Coco brings to you this gorgeously golden cutout monokini for the 2013 beach season.

Gold Thread Crochet Cutaway Monokini by Agua de Coco

Another gold number we love – by Miss Bikini

Gold Cutout Monokini by Miss Bikini

Animal Print Trim

Victoria’s Secret isn’t the leader of them all for no reason. They manage to come up with the most stylish designs of all. The gathered neck, sexy cut aways and a hint of animal print in this black monokini makes it one of our favorites.

Animal Print Trim Cutout Monokini

Fringe Benefits

Fringe is another hot swimwear trend for 2013. This retro polka dot print teams up with this new trend giving you a flirty and feminine monokini.

fringe-polka-dot-monokini

L*Space Stardust Monokinis with their ample fringe and deep necks are another hot item. We love this in ‘Seafoam’ color.

Stardust Fringe Monokini

Contrast is IN

Go classic with a solid colored monokini with contrasting trim and cut-aways. This ‘Molly’ reversible monokini by Marc Jacobs is definitely a trend setter. Contrast Trim Cutout Monokini

Color Blocking

Looking for one stunning bikini that incorporates all the key trends of the season? We found one for you! This One-Piece Harlequin Cutout Swimsuit by Norma Kamali has B/W, Color Blocking and cut outs rolled into one eye-catching swimsuit.

Color Block Black and White cutout monokini

Plunge Necks

Halter Plunge Necks are the most daring way to wear cutout swimsuits this summer.

Halter Plunge Neck Cutout Monokini by ASOS

The Miami Mix monokini by Luli Fama Swimwear features the trendy plunge neck with a ruffled trim.

Miami Mix Plunge Neck Monokini

A Love for Prints

SABZ swimwear’s 2013 collection was filled with a lovely burst of prints. We love this cutout monokini for its bright mix of paisley, prints and solids.

Paisley and Multi-print Cutout Monokini

This bright, floral print Bandeau monokini by Jets White Label has shades from yellow to gold that are sure to make your see-through skin glow.

Garden Print Cutout Monokini

K.I.S.S

Is Simple and Stylish your style? Here’s the monokini you have been looking for – Profile by Gottex Kenya.

solid-cutout-monokini

Ruffled Feathers

Teresa Giudice showed the world how to rock animal print with pink and we carry it on to the beaches this summer with the addition of one of the hottest swimwear trends for 2013 – Ruffles.

Ruffled Cutout Monokini

Python and Neon

Cia.Maritima combined the two trends to create one hot swimsuit that is sure to turn heads at the beach.

Python Cutout Monokini with Neon Piping One Shoulder

Sexy slashes across, glamorous metallic accents and a one shoulder neckline make this black Emilio Pucci monokini one of the sultriest this season.

One Shoulder Monokini by Emilio Pucci

 

This one shoulder Strawberry Shortcake Monokini by Betsey Johnson also has a ruffled trim at the neck.

One Shoulder Ruffle Neck Cutout Monokini

Hot Pink

Pink is a color that has never been a slave to trends. It continues to rock the beaches year after year. For 2013, we picked up this bold fuchsia solid monokini with metallic sequin detail on the neck.

Fuchsia Cutout Monokini with metallic details

Sexy in Black

Yet another sexy creation by Victoria’s Secret in Black with cutouts running down the entire sides. This one-piece also has underwire cups and removable straps.

Black cutout Victoria's Secret Monokini

CrissCross Sides

This lovely monokini by 6 Shore Road with crisscross sides and a corset-style fit has removable straps you can use to make it even more sultry.

Crisscross Side Monokini by 6 Shore Road

Knots and Twists

Nautical stripes and a twist front give this Oscar de la Renta Creation a Designer Chic look that is sure to turn heads.

Nautical Striped Twist Front Monokini by Oscar de la Renta

This garden print Monokini is made sultry by the addition of knots holding the slashes across the torso.

Knot Front Cutout Monokini by Luli Fama